Elia is survived by her husband, Ramon Olivas; her son Michael Olivas; her son David Olivas; her daughter Jessica Tharp; her son Richard Olivas; and her son Reuben Olivas.
She is also survived by 11 grandchildren; Madeline Olivas, Isabel Olivas, Allyson Tharp, Maxwell Olivas, Mason Tharp, Joey Olivas, Camila Olivas, Ryan Olivas, Elijah Olivas, Claudia Olivas, Nicholas Olivas.
A visitation for Elia will be held Monday, August 19, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N Resler Dr, El Paso, Texas 79912. A rosary will occur Monday, August 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM, 128 N Resler Dr, El Paso, Texas 79912. A funeral mass will occur Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 12:30 PM at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1551 Belvidere St, El Paso, Texas 79912. A graveside service will occur Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Ave, Fort Bliss, Texas 79906.
Serving as pallbearers are Ramon Olivas, Michael Olivas, David Olivas, Johnny Tharp, Richard Olivas, Reuben Olivas, Maxwell Olivas, Mason Tharp, Ryan Olivas, Joey Olivas, Elijah Olivas, Nicholas Olivas and Phil Jackson.